Agricultural Business and Policy Extension (MU Extension)

The Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program serves rural Missouri by helping farms, agribusinesses and communities understand their opportunities and challenges and to make informed decisions.

About

The Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program serves rural Missouri by helping farms, agribusinesses and communities understand their opportunities and challenges and to make informed decisions. The team is primarily focused on:

  • Helping farmers and agribusinesses with decision-making, financial management, taxes and risk mitigation
  • Studying relevant industry and value-added agricultural issues
  • Sharing how market fundamentals and trade policy may impact agricultural outlook
  • Assessing diversification and new business opportunities for farms, businesses and commodity groups

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Missouri Business Issues

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Debt Funding
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training

Import and Export Assistance

  • Trade Education and Training

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Business Research Resources

Technical Assistance

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training

Training

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
  • Marketing Plan Development and Training
  • Trade Education and Training

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling
Contact Information
Mallory Rahe
Address
222 Mumford Hall
Columbia, MO 65211